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Microsoft's crazy Surface price hikes are pushing me to Apple: I can no longer recommend Surface over a MacBook or iPad

It no longer makes sense to recommend a Surface at any price point over a similarly spec'd MacBook, iPad, or third-party OEM Windows machine.

Windows Central

Windows 11 now lets you skip the time-consuming updates on a fresh install. Neat!

One small step towards rebuilding user goodwill.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is rolling out a 'turbo mode' for Windows 11 installation as part of the big drive to fix the OS

Microsoft has introduced an option to make Windows 11 installation much faster — just be aware of the dangers of taking this shortcut.

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Veteran Windows dev shows off AI running on 47-year-old PDP11 with 6 MHz CPU and 64KB of RAM — 'gloriously absurd' project runs transformer model written in PDP-11 assembly language

Ancient 6 MHz ‘PDP11 can train a neural network’ says veteran dev.

Tom’s Hardware

The Windows 11 customization scene is thriving because Microsoft won't give users what they want

Windows 11 users are turning to third-party tools as Microsoft resists giving them more customization options.

Windows Central

"Zero detections across 69 engines": A fake Windows 11 24H2 update is slipping past antivirus to try and steal your passwords

Hackers disguise malware as a Windows 11 update, tricking users into downloading password‑stealing software.

Windows Central

The new Linux 7.0 kernel is here and as always, it's all about lots of little improvements rather than one significant update

Tux is looking a little more dapper with every update.

PC Gamer

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These custom Linux lock screens styled after Minecraft, NieR Automata, and Genshin Impact are single-handedly eroding my loyalty to Windows

Have it your way.

PC Gamer

Windows 11 no longer forces you to install updates when setting up your PC — ending mandatory 30 minute update process forever

A new update now rolling out globally will give users the option to skip the update process when setting up a new Windows 11 PC, speeding up the experience two-fold.

Windows Central

Nearly here! Microsoft ups the partition size limit of FAT32 from 32 GB to 2 TB in the latest beta of Windows 11

Got deja vu? Yeah, me too.

PC Gamer

Fake Windows Support website offers 'cumulative update' for version 24H2 but delivers password-stealing malware that can avoid anti-virus detection

Stay safe, folks.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11: Just do Windows 12 already

Is Microsoft wasting its time trying to fix Windows 11? Maybe it's time for Windows 12.

Windows Central

"More secure, reliable, user-friendly": Microsoft explains why it quietly killed Windows 11's phone activation option

The tech giant swapped the offline experience with an alternative for better security and reliability.

Windows Central

Want to pause Windows 11 updates for as long as you want? Your wish could soon come true

Microsoft recently promised users more control over updates for Windows 11, and it looks like it might soon deliver.

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"Digital sovereignty is not optional": France's government is ditching Windows to reduce its reliance on "American tools"

France’s government is ditching Windows for Linux in a push for digital sovereignty.

Windows Central

Windows Wrap: Snapdragon X PCs are the latest victims of lazy takes and willfully ignorant tech journalists

Windows 11 on Arm has come a long way, but many reviewers and commenters fall back on horror stories of incompatibility that haven't been true for years.

Windows Central

“I stopped digging through folders”: How OmniSearch changed the way I find files on Windows 11

Looking for a Windows Search alternative? OmniSearch delivers instant results, file previews, and a duplicate finder tool in one modern Windows 11 app.

Windows Central

"What else were Steam Deck users to do but create their own solutions?": I watched Valve's Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment in its community

Valve's Steam Deck is a great piece of hardware that runs SteamOS out of the box. What about Windows? Well, it's possible, but not without some help from a community of enthusiasts.

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Veteran Microsoft engineer says original Task Manager was only 80KB so it could run smoothly on 90s computers — original utility used a smart technique to determine whether it was the only running instance

Dave Plummer used several clever techniques to ensure that Windows Task Manager will always run while cutting the performance hit on your hardware when when it's opened.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested the Dell XPS 16 and it’s my new favorite Windows laptop

The Dell XPS 16 (2026) is a fine return to form, thanks to its updated chassis, powerful performance, and strong battery life, all of which make it one of the best Windows laptops you can buy.

Windows Central

Microsoft terminated accounts tied to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe — developers push back

Millions of Windows users were left exposed to malicious attacks after Microsoft suspended VPN and encryption developer accounts, blocking critical security updates.

Tom’s Hardware

Clippy, Microsoft’s hapless Office assistant, was retired 25 years ago today — its irritating spirit lives on in 100+ Copilots

Microsoft’s Clippy was put out to pasture a quarter century ago. This hapless, and some would add ‘irritating,’ productivity assistant would no longer be enabled by default in Office, starting April 11, 2001.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve used a MacBook as my primary computer for two weeks — and I’m not going back to Windows

This is how I turned a MacBook into my main computer using a USB-C dock and key Mac apps while still keeping my Windows PC for serious gaming.

Windows Central

“Actually lets you test its new features”: Why Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider overhaul finally feels like something I can trust

The Windows Insider Program is streamlining the number of preview channels available, and scrapping its controlled feature rollout system for users who just want to test the features when they are announced.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft simplifies Windows Insider program — fewer channels, and switching without wiping your device

Microsoft is simplifying the Windows Insider program with fewer channels, making it easier to switch between them and enable the latest features.

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